Bier Block
FIGURE 25-1. Intravenous regional anesthesia: Injection of local anesthetic and placement of the tourniquet. General Considerations Intravenous regional anesthesia (IVRA) was first described in 1908 by the German surgeon A.G….
Intercostal Block
Intercostal Block FIGURE 24-1. Intercostal nerve block: Patient position and needle insertion. General Considerations Intercostal block produces discrete bandlike segmental anesthesia in the chosen levels. Intercostal block is an excellent…
Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block
Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block FIGURE 13-1. Insertion of the needle in the supraclavicular brachial plexus block. The needle is inserted lateral to the insertion of the clavicular head of the…
Ultrasound-Guided Femoral Nerve Block
FIGURE 35-1. Transducer position and needle insertion using an in-plane technique to block the femoral nerve at the femoral crease. General Considerations The ultrasound-guided technique of femoral nerve blockade differs…
Ultrasound-Guided Saphenous Nerve Block
Ultrasound-Guided Saphenous Nerve Block FIGURE 38-1. Needle insertion to block the saphenous nerve at the level of the mid thigh (A) or below the knee (B). General Considerations The saphenous…
Ultrasound-Guided Wrist Block
FIGURE 34-1. Ultrasound-guided wrist block. Transducer and needle positions for (A) Median nerve block, (B) Ulnar nerve block, (C) Radial nerve block. General Considerations The wrist block is an effective…
